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I have a low milage 2006 Fiat Punto Active 1242cc with a jammed bonnet catch?. The bonnet cable release cable is ok in the car and you can hear it moving within the cable but it will not release the bonnet. I...
Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...
My Alfa 159 went to my local Alfa dealer/garage for an MOT, service and clutch replacement. According garage, after doing this work the engine was running, then suddenly there was a loud rattle from the...
I am changing my Passat auto and would like to replace it with an auto. Which make(s) of car do you recommend with the most reliable automatic gearbox, if any?
I cannot find service schedule for Ford Fusion. I am particularly interested in changing the transmission fluid on auto gear box. What is the recommendation for mileage/years, what specification fluid,...
I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has many different codes. Starts up every time idle no...
I am trying to determine what radio is fitted in the 56 reg Meriva first registered 17/01/2007 there are no pictures in the audio book that I got with the car that match with radio, there is a big round...
I needed two new front tyres on a three-year old Honda Jazz after 16,500 miles. They were worn on the edges to below the legal limit. Tracking was checked and found to be okay. Tyre man said this was...
I'm needing to buy some new fuses for my 2001 Renault Clio Dynamique and I'm unsure what type of fuses to buy... Please help!
We purchased a new VW Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD great vehicle,but we have a safety concern and that is between tick over and 1500rpm (when turbo kicks in) the is a very noticeable lack of power. This is really...